Sonor Artist Series 5" x 14" Maple Snare Drum - Scandinavian Birch Veneer with Gold Hardware

What an absolute work of art and craftsmanship.  This drums vintage maple shell offers warmth, cut, and balance across the entire audible tonal spectrum.  Not only do the single flange hoops set this snare drum apart visually but they also let the drum sing and open up more than your standard triple flange or die cast hoop.  To top off the vision and style of this drum, all of the hardware is plated in stunning 24 carat gold.

Model: AS 12 1405 MB SDW

Specs and Features:

• Size:  5" x 14"
• Shell :  9 Ply Vintage Maple Shell with 2mm Dynamic Edge Reinforcement Rings
• Finish: Scandinavian Birch Semi Gloss
• Shell Thickness : 4.2MM
• 45 Degree Bearing Edges
• Hardware: gold plated 24 carat
• Hoops: Single Flange
• 20 Offset Lugs
• SW 1418 B Snare Wires (14'', 18 Strand Bronze Wires)
• Batter Head: SONOR Medium Single Ply, Coated White

The exclusive SONOR Special Series combines the experience of the world's most talented drummers with SONOR's vast percussion instrument manufacturing expertise. This partnership has produced unparalleled snare drum models which meet even the most stringent demands. From bronze to steel, from maple to beech and birch, each and every Artist Snare Drum is a masterpiece in its own right. During the development process, design is as integral to the final product as sound quality. This attention to detail gives each Artist Snare Drum its own unmistakable character.